Canterbury

Exact date and time the only road through Britain's smallest town will finally re-open KentLive16:44
Huge new homeware and fashion store opens at Kent retail park KentLive13:32
Long vacant Kent pub that could become homes to go up for action later this month KentLive18:35
Ex-GP jailed for sex offences against patients including two teenage boys ITV15:23
Man spared prison over Spoons rampage back in the dock KentOnline14:14
Protest planned outside Jimmy Carr’s Kent gig tonight KentOnline12:26

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Crews called to car fire on A2 KentOnline07:56
Yesterday
General Synod: Presidential Address by the Archbishop of Canterbury The Church of England (Press Release)15:18 14-Jul-25
Presidential Address to Synod from the Archbishop of Canterbury The Church of England (Press Release)15:18 14-Jul-25
Plans to build 300 homes in village rejected BBC06:27 14-Jul-25
‘Blinded’ driver knocked down former GB athlete – who then ran home with fractured spine KentOnline05:05 14-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
Duo behind highly-rated restaurant to open new venture KentOnline17:58 13-Jul-25
Decision on plans to build 'sprawling' new 300-home estate in Kent KentLive07:38 13-Jul-25
'People are helping paint my tearoom to get it open on time' KentOnline14:06 12-Jul-25
Permission sought to exhume the head of a former adviser to Henry VIII KentOnline19:47 11-Jul-25
Where Southeastern trains will not run in Kent over the heatwave weekend KentLive16:00 11-Jul-25
Miss Millie’s to open Canterbury restaurant this autumn - 13th location for fried chicken brand Insider Media08:20 11-Jul-25
Important information about postal votes Canterbury City Council (Press Release)14:14 10-Jul-25
Kent Police constable sacked for trying to have sex with witness KentOnline08:05 10-Jul-25
Plans to increase size of village by almost half rejected over pollution fears KentOnline05:12 10-Jul-25
‘I sprinted out of the sauna to tackle burglar stealing our wine’ KentOnline05:05 10-Jul-25
Exact date and time the only road through Britain's smallest town will finally re-open KentLive16:44 9-Jul-25
High street rat-run to finally reopen after three-month closure KentOnline15:58 9-Jul-25
Tombstoning warning as dangerous activity starts early this year Canterbury City Council (Press Release)12:58 9-Jul-25
Why are we still tied to the “old boys’ club” of the Church? National Secular Society11:41 9-Jul-25
‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home KentOnline05:07 9-Jul-25
‘This has to stop’: Calls for catapult ban after series of animal attacks KentOnline12:03 8-Jul-25
Anglicanism’s poisoned chalice UnHerd00:05 8-Jul-25
In the last month
Long vacant Kent pub that could become homes to go up for action later this month KentLive18:35 7-Jul-25
Food delivery driver ‘bitten’ by dogs KentOnline16:09 7-Jul-25
A personal statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury The Archbishop Of Canterbury14:37 7-Jul-25
Biker, 31, killed in tragic crash was dog trainer and ‘lovely young man’ KentOnline13:26 7-Jul-25
Man, 28, charged with three upskirting offences in Canterbury city centre KentLive10:56 7-Jul-25
Plans for 300-home estate to be decided at special meeting KentOnline05:07 7-Jul-25
Woman with ‘good background and schooling’ attacked police and paramedics KentOnline05:07 7-Jul-25
Man spared prison over Spoons rampage back in the dock KentOnline14:14 6-Jul-25
Punters warned pub bosses violent robber had knife in toilets KentOnline14:14 6-Jul-25
Pub chain ‘still committed’ despite no takers to run empty boozer KentOnline14:07 6-Jul-25
‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’ KentOnline05:06 6-Jul-25
Former Argos unit finally filled three years since closure KentOnline17:35 5-Jul-25
Huge new homeware and fashion store opens at Kent retail park KentLive13:32 5-Jul-25
‘What a shame’: Sadness as Poundland announces high street closure KentOnline12:00 5-Jul-25
Protestors shout ‘shame on you’ at fans outside Jimmy Carr show KentOnline21:25 4-Jul-25
CNC must approach the search for the next Archbishop of Canterbury ‘with an open mind’, says its chair Church Times21:12 4-Jul-25
7 years behind bars for Kent ex-GP who sexually assaulted patients KentLive17:12 4-Jul-25
GP jailed for seven years for assaulting patients BBC15:53 4-Jul-25
Ex-GP jailed for sex offences against patients including two teenage boys ITV15:23 4-Jul-25
Disgraced former GP jailed after molesting patients during 'weird and violating' medical exams KentOnline15:19 4-Jul-25
Protest planned outside Jimmy Carr’s Kent gig tonight KentOnline12:26 4-Jul-25
Kent-based skincare brand launches first physical store KentOnline11:15 4-Jul-25
‘People were outside screaming and watching their homes burn’ KentOnline05:08 4-Jul-25
Part of Kent hospital to close due to staffing problems KentOnline20:49 3-Jul-25
Rescued street cat who was ‘in poor condition’ has been adopted by Lewisham Police Station Southwark News19:46 3-Jul-25
GP convicted of 12 sex assaults on male patients BBC18:13 3-Jul-25
Riverfest returns to celebrate all things Great Stour Canterbury City Council (Press Release)16:48 3-Jul-25
Suspect, 28, charged after ‘taking photos of women in shop changing rooms’ KentOnline16:45 3-Jul-25
Former GP guilty of molesting nine patients after carrying out unjustified genital examinations KentOnline15:24 3-Jul-25
Air ambulance lands in park KentOnline10:09 3-Jul-25
Motorcyclist killed in Kent crash as driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving KentLive10:00 3-Jul-25
Major road closed after crash KentOnline07:25 3-Jul-25
Plans in for 125-home estate at former council HQ – with authority set to pocket millions KentOnline05:03 3-Jul-25
Water company issues apology after burst water main repairs cause heavy delays across Kent city KentLive14:18 2-Jul-25
Attacker had only been out of prison a week before leaving man 'covered in blood’ KentOnline13:05 2-Jul-25
Pageant to celebrate life in Kent as it was 800 years ago KentOnline10:02 2-Jul-25
Road turned into ‘complete car park’ as emergency water works shut busy route KentOnline08:41 2-Jul-25
Play! Memorial Park tennis courts back in use after revamp Canterbury City Council (Press Release)17:50 1-Jul-25
Fury as three-month roadworks project begins KentOnline17:25 1-Jul-25
New minimalist Far East Asian-inspired café opening in Canterbury with boba, bao buns and more KentLive16:07 1-Jul-25
Fried chicken chain set for first ever Kent restaurant KentOnline16:04 1-Jul-25
Fried chicken chain opening first Kent store in historic city centre KentLive14:15 1-Jul-25
Two dogs die after mobile homes catch fire near Canterbury KentLive14:06 1-Jul-25
Dogs die as caravans go up in flames KentOnline11:00 1-Jul-25
Village’s only pub goes on the market KentOnline14:03 29-Jun-25
Housing estate finally approved after 28-year saga KentOnline05:02 29-Jun-25
How secret millionaire’s legacy is revolutionising cancer treatment at Kent hospital KentOnline05:10 28-Jun-25
CCTV image released after woman makes 'inappropriate contact' with children in Canterbury shop KentLive14:12 27-Jun-25
CCTV released after stranger approached children and kissed their faces KentOnline13:41 27-Jun-25
£200 a year! Why are some Kent drivers paying so much more for fuel? KentOnline05:05 27-Jun-25
Woman who spat at police outside club warned: 'Stop drinking - you're pregnant!' KentOnline05:05 27-Jun-25
Police called after man spotted with ‘weapon’ at housing estate KentOnline13:48 26-Jun-25
‘I’d be better off dying now to spare my family from the taxman’ KentOnline05:08 26-Jun-25
The ultimate holy-day let! Shock at plans to turn Cathedral gate into Airbnb KentOnline05:08 26-Jun-25
Firefighters called to car fire on busy route KentOnline17:18 25-Jun-25
Tributes to tour guide who welcomed tens of thousands of visitors KentOnline15:45 25-Jun-25
WATCH: Canterbury spoofs 28 Days Later following Leinster call-ups to Lions squad Marketing Beat10:03 25-Jun-25
Michelin-starred chef offers £1k restaurant voucher to help raise funds for niece KentOnline05:05 25-Jun-25
The historic English city that is the best day trip within one hour of London Time Out London17:07 24-Jun-25
Ex-GP accused of unnecessary genital exams tells jury: ‘They were not sexually motivated at all’ KentOnline18:43 23-Jun-25
Beaney in the running for yet another Kids in Museums Award Canterbury City Council (Press Release)10:32 23-Jun-25
‘Our new-build house is a living nightmare - it’s flooded six times!’ KentOnline05:08 23-Jun-25
The 10 most and least expensive streets to call home in Canterbury KentLive12:18 22-Jun-25
Do we actually need a new Archbishop of Canterbury? The Independent11:40 22-Jun-25
School’s plans to convert 400-year-old pub approved KentOnline05:01 22-Jun-25
Works completed on Poor Priests' Hospital BBC08:28 21-Jun-25
Bid to turn village's only pub into house turned down on appeal KentOnline05:08 21-Jun-25
Unlicensed scrap metal trader found guilty in court Canterbury City Council (Press Release)15:09 20-Jun-25
Cyclist taken to hospital as police shut route after crash KentOnline12:41 20-Jun-25
Canterbury bags first look at new national exhibition celebrating stories of migration Canterbury City Council (Press Release)09:55 20-Jun-25
Historic law firm commits future to Canterbury with new office in its 300th anniversary year Insider Media08:17 20-Jun-25
Concerns grow after 19-year-old man goes missing KentOnline07:18 20-Jun-25
Kidney failure forced her to give birth at 26 weeks — now mum takes on walking challenge for… National World11:47 19-Jun-25
Activation of SWEP due to hot weather Canterbury City Council (Press Release)10:51 19-Jun-25
External transformation of Poor Priests’ Hospital complete Canterbury City Council (Press Release)08:51 19-Jun-25
‘The Post Office took over the world, but I have to get Mum’s name cleared’ KentOnline07:12 19-Jun-25
Former Archbishop of Canterbury leads Adamsdown service Inksplott10:39 18-Jun-25
Unlicensed scrap metal trader fined in court Canterbury City Council (Press Release)10:37 18-Jun-25
Sheltered housing scheme for elderly to be reformed after more than £200k shortfall KentOnline05:05 18-Jun-25
When disruptive Canterbury roadworks will end as city faces days of gridlock KentLive19:20 17-Jun-25
Council to run intensive lifeguarding qualification course Canterbury City Council (Press Release)17:41 17-Jun-25
‘Dead babies’ display shocks shoppers in Kent high street KentOnline16:42 17-Jun-25
Free sports classes for kids to turn-up and try KentOnline13:18 17-Jun-25
Kent set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend KentOnline16:00 16-Jun-25
Householder’s dumped waste leads to £480 fine Canterbury City Council (Press Release)15:56 16-Jun-25
Sadness as 55-year-old shop called ‘part of the furniture’ to shut this weekend KentOnline15:46 16-Jun-25
Public meeting on Curtis Wood’s future management Canterbury City Council (Press Release)09:59 16-Jun-25
Canterbury Cathedral prepares to mark Refugee Week BBC06:54 16-Jun-25
‘I was absolutely blown over by the experience’ KentOnline18:26 15-Jun-25
Council ‘baffled’ by petition to stop trees being planted in orchard KentOnline05:03 15-Jun-25
'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy' KentOnline05:03 15-Jun-25
Third of swanky retirement flats still unsold - as prices slashed KentOnline14:08 14-Jun-25
Five fire engines called to building blaze KentOnline11:45 14-Jun-25

      
            
      
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Canterbury, a historic city in Kent with a population of approximately 65,000, is home to the iconic Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church of the Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The city also hosts three universities - the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, and the University for the Creative Arts - making it a major educational hub.

The city continues to balance preservation of its historic architecture with modern development needs. The Canterbury Cathedral's ongoing restoration project, valued at over £25 million, ensures the preservation of this UNESCO World Heritage site for future generations. Local authorities actively manage tourism impact while maintaining the city's vibrant economy, with over 7 million visitors annually exploring its medieval streets and cultural attractions.

Canterbury's cultural scene thrives through events like the Canterbury Festival, one of England's largest arts festivals, and the Marlowe Theatre's acclaimed productions. The city's famous literary connections, from Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" to contemporary works, are celebrated through various cultural programmes and walking tours. Local initiatives focus on sustainable tourism and community engagement, with residents actively participating in heritage preservation efforts.

Founded as a Celtic settlement, Canterbury gained prominence after St Augustine arrived in 597 CE to reestablish Christianity in southern England. The city's history is marked by significant events, including Thomas Becket's martyrdom in 1170, which transformed Canterbury into one of medieval Europe's major pilgrimage sites. This rich heritage continues to shape the city's identity, with archaeological discoveries regularly providing new insights into its past.

Our NewsNow feed on Canterbury delivers comprehensive coverage of local government decisions, university developments, cultural events, and heritage conservation efforts. Whether you're a resident, student, tourist, or history enthusiast, stay informed about this remarkable city's evolving story through our carefully curated news updates from trusted sources.

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